Welcome home to this 1.5 story where many of the BIG updates of home ownership have been handled for you! With a new roof, new HVAC system, newer double paned vinyl windows, fresh exterior paint, and radon mitigation; all that is left are any cosmetic touches to make this house YOUR home. The main floor offers lots of natural light, hardwood floors, dining room, two bedrooms, full bathroom and kitchen. Upstairs you'll find the third bedroom with a second full bathroom. One detached garage, along with a carport and fully fenced yard. Interstate-235 nearly one mile away allows for convenience wherever your commute or travels may take you.
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
1419 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,245sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$225,300 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$1,753 Estimated rent
Home value
$225,300
$212,000 - $241,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 27, 2025 at 08:25am
Listed by:
Gabby Fisher (515)313-6953,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Rochelle Burnett 515-473-5696,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Amy Wilkins
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 705550
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,245
- Total interior livable area: 1,245 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 360
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 100/11969000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2025 | Sold | $225,000-2.2%$181/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #705550 Report a problem | ||
| 12/24/2024 | Pending sale | $230,000$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #705550 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Price change | $230,000-2.1%$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #705550 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2024 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #705550 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2024 | Price change | $240,000-4%$193/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #705550 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $250,000+54.3%$201/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #705550 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2018 | Sold | $162,000-1.8%$130/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #562930 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2018 | Pending sale | $164,900$132/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #562930 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2018 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$132/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #562930 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $169,900+23.2%$136/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #562930 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2016 | Sold | $137,900+54.1%$111/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #514977 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2013 | Sold | $89,500-8.2%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2013 | Listed for sale | $97,500$78/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #420733 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,978 +2% | $221,100 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $3,900 -3% | $198,200 |
| 2023 | $4,020 +0.8% | $198,200 +16.2% |
| 2022 | $3,990 +4.5% | $170,600 |
| 2021 | $3,820 -3.8% | $170,600 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $3,970 +23% | $153,100 |
| 2019 | $3,228 +1.2% | $153,100 +19.1% |
| 2018 | $3,190 | $128,600 |
| 2017 | $3,190 +13% | $128,600 +20.1% |
| 2016 | $2,822 | $107,100 |
| 2015 | $2,822 +15.6% | $107,100 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $2,442 | $107,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $107,700 -10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $120,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $120,100 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $121,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $121,900 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $118,000 +11.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,000 +9.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $97,070 +14.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $84,810 |
| 2001 | -- | $84,810 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Merle Hay
- 1419 Merle Hay Rd